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This family-run bakery in Nailsworth has been operating for over a century and remains very much a working business rather than a museum piece.
The real draw here is the sourdough—you'll want to get there early because loaves regularly sell out by mid-morning. Beyond that, they make traditional breads, croissants, pain au chocolat, cakes, and savouries, all produced in-house with genuine care for the craft. You can grab fresh coffee and eat what you've bought at tables in the shop itself.
What strikes you immediately is how much the quality reflects proper technique. Once you've tasted their bread, the difference is obvious. The bakery sits in Nailsworth, an independent-minded town in the Stroud Valleys with its own collection of interesting independent shops and restaurants worth your time. It's worth making this more than just a quick stop—plan to spend an hour or so exploring the town while you're there.
Location-wise, it's straightforward to reach. Nailsworth is only a short drive from Stroud, so fitting a visit in works well whether you're passing through the southern Cotswolds or based somewhere nearby for a few days.
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